Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 3 years ago

  Trevon Diggs is establishing himself as Cowboys’ best cornerback

  The University of Alabama has another former defensive back on the rise in the National Football League. Trevon Diggs was a...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Bryce Young credits his faith for his confidence and success at Alabama

  He arrived at Alabama as the highest-rated quarterback recruit of the Nick Saban era in 2020. Bryce Young is undoubtedly talented....

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 years ago

  Lane Kiffin explains why Mississippi is a huge underdog against Alabama

  Nick Saban has learned from all his assistant coaches at Alabama, but he admits Lane Kiffin taught him the most. In...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 3 years ago

  Roydell Williams propels Alabama’s run game in win over Southern Mississippi

  At Alabama, Nick Saban recruits studs at four different positions. Brian Robinson (ribs) dressed out for the matchup against Southern Mississippi,...

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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 3 years ago

  Nick Saban gives Alabama WR Jameson Williams the ultimate compliment: “He’s a dog.”

  People do not speak on this enough, but Alabama is 3-for-3 in getting wide receivers from the transfer portal. Nick Saban...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Five takeaways from Alabama’s victory over Southern Mississippi

  The students and fans at Bryant-Denny Stadium provided energy in Alabama’s win over Southern Mississippi. Coach Nick Saban was thrilled to...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Alabama football carries No. 1 ranking into marquee game versus Ole Miss

  Alabama carried a balanced attack on offense and cleaned some areas defensively in its 63-14 win over Southern Mississippi. Nick Saban...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 years ago

  “Ole Miss goes to Tuscaloosa and beats Alabama,” per ESPN’s Chris Doering

  The oddsmakers in Las Vegas are excited about this week. Lane Kiffin and the Mississippi Rebels will travel to Bryant-Denny Stadium...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Pregame notes for Alabama in matchup against Southern Mississippi

  It is a sunny Saturday evening at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Despite it being the first week of fall, the weather is 75...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  ESPN’s Lee Corso says ‘Alabama is beatable’ ahead of Ole Miss game

  Nick Saban has Alabama focused on Southern Mississippi, but the national audience is looking at next week. After its close win...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Impact Players

  / 3 years ago

  Alabama football cannot over-rely on linebacker Will Anderson

  He is a defensive leader, but Alabama has to show it possesses more than Will Anderson Jr. The sophomore was a...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Alabama football updates/Game preview versus Southern Mississippi

  Alabama football can define its identity against Southern Mississippi before facing Lane Kiffin. After a close victory over Florida, Crimson Tide...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 years ago

  Southern Mississippi carries an ‘SEC defense,’ according to Nick Saban

  Alabama took lessons from its home opener against Mercer. The Bears played with discipline, and its offense scored 14 points. Defensively,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 3 years ago

  Lane Kiffin displays “Rat Poison” license plate before matchup with Alabama

  The Twitter king strikes again. Lane Kiffin will travel to Bryant-Denny Stadium next week to face Nick Saban and Alabama. He...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Alabama looks to play Trey Sanders, other running backs vs. Southern Mississippi

  Brian Robinson (ribs) suffered a minor injury for Alabama versus Florida. The Tuscaloosa native continued to play and performed well in...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 3 years ago

  Landon Dickerson to start for Eagles versus Cowboys

  The University of Alabama will have three alums starting for the Philadelphia Eagles next week. Landon Dickerson will start at right...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Four things Alabama fans want to see versus Southern Mississippi

  Alabama football will have its LED lighting feature on display at Bryant-Denny Stadium for Saturday’s game versus Southern Mississippi. SEC Network...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Will Anderson’s ‘warrior’ mentality fits the Alabama standard on defense

  In Wednesday’s presser, Nick Saban identified one player that upholds the “Alabama standard.” Who will join Will Anderson Jr. as a...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Bryce Young has done a ‘really good’ job of handling himself in the pocket, per Nick Saban

  Bryce Young has handled the pressure of being Alabama’s starting quarterback well through three games. He came out on fire versus...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 3 years ago

  Alabama’s wide receiver room will soon see contributions from Agiye Hall

  Nick Saban chose violence at his Wednesday press conference, as he gave Alabama fans another quotable statement at the expense of...

  By Stephen M. Smith